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Walt Disney Treasure Trivia Answer Key

Answer Keys

Novice Historian Answer Key

  1. The bombing of Pearl Harbor

  2. Submarine Voyage

  3. Walt Disney

  4. Audio-Animatronics® technology

  5. Seal Island (1949)

  6. Sleeping Beauty/Princess Aurora

  7. It does not represent a specific time period at Disneyland and instead specifically represents attractions and areas that existed or were in development during Walt’s life

  8. 1955

  9. Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln, “it’s a small world”, Ford Magic Skyway as Primeval World Diorama, and/or Carousel of Progress

  10.  Animator

Expert Historian Answer Key

  1. “Mammal of the Year”

  2. George McGinnis

  3. Spare fabric from his daughter Diane’s dolls

  4. Treasure Island (1950)

  5. The True-Life Adventures Title Card

  6. He flipped the model backwards

  7. Lucasfilm’s Industrial Light & Magic

  8. 1962

  9. PeopleMover

  10. Carousel of Progress, Pirates of the Caribbean, and/or Sleeping Beauty (1959)

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Available Spaces

Located in the Presidio of San Francisco, The Walt Disney Family Museum is one of the Bay Area’s most inspirational event and meeting venues. The breathtaking backdrop of the Golden Gate Bridge, coupled with the natural beauty of the surroundings, embrace this unique venue in the charm of San Francisco. Meetings and events can be customized to include any or all of the spaces in The Walt Disney Family Museum to make your event a truly memorable and remarkable experience. 

For additional information and pricing, please fill out this form or contact our Events team at 415.345.6837 or events@wdfmuseum.org.

Click-through previews of available spaces are provided below.

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Events and Venue Rentals

The Walt Disney Family Museum is a premiere venue rental space in San Francisco. With exciting content and original exhibitions for all to enjoy, The Walt Disney Family Museum is happy to offer our space for celebrations and activities for all types of groups and ages.

Located in the Presidio of San Francisco, The Walt Disney Family Museum is one of the Bay Area’s most inspirational event and meeting venues. The breathtaking backdrop of the Golden Gate Bridge, coupled with the natural beauty of the surroundings, embrace this unique San Francisco event space.

For additional information and pricing, please fill out this form or contact our Events team at 415.345.6837 or events@wdfmuseum.org.

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Stories from the Steamboat: The History of Walt Disney’s Mark Twain Riverboat

Posted on Wed, 11/26/2025 - 11:41

In November 1918, a young Walt Disney stepped onto a ship named the Vauban, which was set to take him and his Red Cross Ambulance Corps unit from the United States all the way to France. For a 16-year-old boy who had never traveled farther east than Illinois or farther west than Colorado, this was a sizable adventure; Walt’s journey to France marked his first-ever encounter with the ocean.

It would not be his last. In the years to come, Walt spent time on freighters, steamships, cruise ships...

Xavier "X" Atencio: The Legacy of An Artist, Imagineer, and Disney Legend

Talks
Sat, Jan 10 | 6pm

Xavier “X” Atencio started his career at Walt Disney Productions as an assistant animator and went on to be one of the first Imagineers, writing the scripts for Pirates of the Caribbean and the Haunted Mansion. Join us for a discussion of the new Disney Editions book, Xavier "X" Atencio: The Legacy...

Visitor Information

The museum is open Thu–Sun, 10am–5:30pm (last entry at 4:30pm) and is closed Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1.

For further information about our hours or admission prices, please contact Ticket Desk at 415.345.6800. Operating hours are subject to change, please check our calendar prior to planning your visit. 

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The Art Playground: Holiday Crafts

Workshops
Thu–Sun, Dec 18–21
Sat–Sun, Dec 27–28
10am–noon
Special Session: Fri, Dec 19
3–4pm | Ages 3–6

The Art Playground is for families with children ages 3 to 6. In our Learning Center, we will be embracing the Winter season and teaching simple art techniques. Children can use their imagination and new skills to create their festively themed items. Our Education staff will be present to support...

Happiest Place on Earth: Walt’s Disneyland (2025)

Films
Thu–Sun, Nov 14, 2025–May 2026
Sensory-Friendly: 11am
Standard: 1pm & 3pm
No screenings Nov 15, 23, & 27; and Dec 6, 13, 19, & 25

During the run of the special exhibition, we will have regular screenings of a new featurette, Happiest Place on Earth: Walt’s Disneyland (2025), produced by guest curator and Disney Legend Don Hahn. This exclusive documentary traces the creation and early years of Disneyland through Walt Disney’s...

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In-Person Studio Series | Animate a Bouncing Bear (Youth Session)

Workshops
Sat, Dec 20 | 1–2:30pm

If it is adventure you seek, then look no further than this Studio Series! Join us as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Walt Disney Television Animation’s Adventures of the Gummi Bears (1985). We will dive in behind the scenes of how this beloved television show series was developed and the...

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Virtual Studio Series | Animate a Cat (Adult Session)

Workshops Virtual
Sat, Dec 6 | 10:30am–noon PT

Who doesn’t want to be a cat? Come and jazz out with us in this special workshop celebrating the 55th anniversary of The Aristocats (1970). While learning about the history of the animated feature, we will also see how these fluffy felines have been illustrated over the years in television series...

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Storytime for Kids | Santa J. Claus is Comin’ to Town

Talks
Fri, Dec 19 | 4pm

This December, we are continuing a beloved tradition by welcoming back a very special holiday guest! Santa J. Claus will be making a stop at our theater to read “T’was the Night Before Christmas” and share his own favorite Disney memories and holiday traditions.

Advisory Committee

The Walt Disney Family Museum’s Advisory Committee is made up of extraordinary individuals, each with a substantial list of remarkable personal and professional achievements. Their combined insight, experience, and vision provide important strategic guidance for the museum in carrying out its mission and expanding its outreach and impact. Constituted in April 2015 to complement the museum’s Board of Directors, the Advisory Committee comprises the following distinguished members:

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Virtual Studio Series | Animate a Cat (Youth Session)

Workshops Virtual
Sat, Dec 6 | 1–2:30pm PT

Who doesn’t want to be a cat? Come and jazz out with us in this special workshop celebrating the 55th anniversary of The Aristocats (1970). While learning about the history of the animated feature, we will also see how these fluffy felines have been illustrated over the years in television series...

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In-Person Studio Series | Animate a Bird Flying (Adult Session)

Workshops
Sat, Nov 22 | 10:30am–noon

Calling all rescuers big and small! Take a journey with us to the vast Outback of Australia to celebrate the 35th anniversary of The Rescuers Down Under (1990). Our crew will provide a look into the film’s development, use of reference, and break down the key ingredients of translating real birds to...

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In-Person Studio Series | Animate a Broomstick Coming to Life (Adult Session)

Workshops
Sat, Nov 15 | 10:30am–noon

Walt Disney’s Fantasia (1940) was an ambitious project that combined classical music with colorful animations. For its monumental 85th anniversary, this workshop will go over the history of this feature film, its lasting impact, and how inanimate everyday objects have been given life and personality...